Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience MSc

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

Your learning will bridge three research and clinical disciplines.

 

Clinical neuroscience will give you an understanding of mental health and neurological, psychological or psychiatric illness via their neural and cognitive antecedents.

 

Social neuroscience will let you investigate brain processes that help us communicate, feel, learn, and interact with others.

 

Cognitive neuroscience will enable you to explore human cognitive functions such as memory, perception and language in healthy and clinical states.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
 

• Master of Science (MSc)
   

Who is this course for?
 

You will be well suited to our programme if you have an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related discipline and want to advance your knowledge and gain skills that are highly valued in research and clinical professions.

 

We give you a strong preparation for further professional training in clinical psychology. You will also be well equipped for progression to PhD studies in fields such as cognitive neuroscience or social neuroscience, and to research positions outside academia.
 

Structure
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Duration:
 

• Full-time: 1 year

• Part-time: 2 years
   

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:
 

• 8 in total

• Core modules: 8

 

Modules

 

The programme consists of eight taught modules worth 15 credits each with around 30-34 hours of face-to-face contact, supported by online resources and an empirical research project (worth 60 credits).

UK

In order to be eligible for entry, you must hold a first or upper second class degree in Psychology, Biology or a related discipline. An equivalent qualification from an overseas university will also be considered.
 

English language requirements
 

If English is not your first language, you need to provide evidence of English proficiency. We only accept the following English language qualifications:

 

• A first degree from a UK university or from the CNAA

• A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Ireland or the USA.

• GCE O-level/GCSE English Language or English Literature, grade C minimum

• IELTS - 7 or above in each section

• Pearson test with a score of at least 67 in each area.

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Full-time per year

UK: £10,280

Overseas/EU: £17,320

 

Part-time per year

UK: £5,140

Overseas/EU: £8,660

Career
 

You will learn from seminars, lectures, computing and statistics classes, and by undertaking an individual research project supervised by a member of staff.

 

Our teaching is research-led and delivered by internationally recognised experts in their field. Your learning experience will be enhanced by our invited speakers' programme of external experts working in clinical, social or cognitive neuroscience.

 

Optional clinical and research internships are available to you, presenting significant additional learning opportunities.

 

Current clinical internships include working with mental health charity Mind and the Light Year Foundation. Research internships take place in research laboratories in the Psychology Department.

 

We expect you to undertake independent study, supported by the teaching and learning team. You will be given assessment and grade-related criteria to outline your intended learning outcomes, along with new skills, knowledge and attitudes you are expected to demonstrate.

 

Your assigned personal tutor will be your primary contact. They will advise you on academic matters and monitor your progress.
 

Internships
 

We can help you secure clinical and research internships through our specialist research centres and our collaborations with clinical practices.